open-toed

adjective

of a shoe
: not covering the toes or the tips of the toes
open-toed sandals

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Avoid walking on the trail barefoot or in open-toed shoes. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 The open-toed sandals are made from black satin and feature a strap over the toes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 Her hair was pulled into a sleek low-bun and the dress was accented by a dramatic black cape and open-toed, strappy heels. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 Presidents Day is the unofficial start to warm-weather style sales, meaning now’s your chance to snag open-toed shoes for spring. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-toed

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“Open-toed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-toed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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